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Trump, at his daily briefing that started later and ran longer than Beshear's, said “If some states refuse to open, I’d like to see that person run for election.”

Beshear has encouraged drive-in services, as long as they follow social-distancing rules, but Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Hopkins County Judge-Executive Jack Whitaker have banned even drive-in services.

The governor reported six new COVID-19 deaths in Kentucky, two of which state officials traced to a specific mass gathering in Hopkins County.

Mayor Wendell Lynch said a budget is being prepared for the council's consideration. A significant loss of revenue is expected because of the coronavirus' impact on employment.

The purpose of the remote meeting is to prevent spreading COVID-19 among council members, city officials and members of public who would attend the meeting.

The governor said the law would create an obstacle for Kentuckians trying to vote, especially during the coronavirus pandemic when offices that provide ID cards are closed to in-person traffic.

The order also bans groups of 10 or more people from congregating in public.

The Postal Service delivers the largest share of mail and packages in rural areas because private companies like FedEx and UPS find it hard to make a profit there.

Kentucky is bracing for a hit in the amount of money it collects from sales and income taxes, which make up more than 75 percent of state revenues.

Census officials say the online questionnaire takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Supply chain disruptions have hit industrial jobs, and state-ordered closures and restrictions are affecting retail, restaurant and service work.

A new lab under contract to process COVID-19 tests for Jennie Stuart Medical Center and its Express Lab is providing results within 72 hours.